Process Operator/ Process Operative
Stressholme Darlington
Contract until 31st January 2026
£13.76- £14.62 DOE
As a Process Operative at Northumbrian Water, youll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all water treatment processes and assets at your designated Water Treatment Works. Working within a highly regulated and quality-controlled environment, youll apply your technical knowledge to make process adjustments, ensuring that all customers receive a safe, high-quality water supply at all times.
By optimising treatment processes, youll help ensure the product consistently meets internal and external quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor treatment processes from raw water through to final product.
* Manage chemical dosing, carry out water quality analysis, and interpret laboratory results.
* Oversee sludge and effluent management to maintain compliance.
* Use data analysis and interpretation to optimise chemical usage and process efficiency.
* Work with the Regional Control Centre to manage site flows, pumping and storage to deliver the daily production plan.
* Perform routine site activities including validation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and site inspections.
* Escalate non-routine events such as breakdowns, non-compliance, or environmental incidents.
* Support contractors, suppliers, and other teams on site, ensuring all work is carried out safely and without risk to water quality.
* Where required, carry out additional duties such as reservoir inspection and record-keeping.
* Work safely with chemicals, toxic gases, and dangerous goods, following appropriate safe systems of work.
* Maintain accurate and timely site records, including diaries, logs, calibration data, chemical stocks, lab results, fire alarm tests, and health & safety records.
* Monitor and manage chemical inventory levels to ensure adequate supply at all times.
To be successful in this role, youll bring:
* Experience in process operations, preferably within water treatment or a related industry.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data.
* A commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to work shifts and respond to operational demands.
Please apply and we will be in touch with more information.
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